Clinical Dietitian PRN - Solid Organ Transplant

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join the Nutrition Therapy team as a PRN Clinical Dietitian for Solid Organ Transplant. The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings, with potential to cover general inpatient needs for more hours.

Candidates with transplant experience and nutrition support are preferred. The position involves flexible hours Monday–Friday with weekend coverage after training, and requires collaboration with an interprofessional team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensure required.
• Life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's nutritional status and needs, deriving nutrition diagnosis from assessment data.
• Develop interventions and plan of care on best available evidence and best practices.
• Assess patient understanding and compliance with nutrition interventions and plan of care; monitor progress and outcomes.
• Participate in departmental initiatives; may conduct education for patients, physicians, nurses and health care teams; serve as a preceptor.
• Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Relevant life support certification

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join the Nutrition Therapy team as a PRN Clinical Dietitian for Solid Organ Transplant. The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings, with potential to cover general inpatient needs for more hours.

Candidates with transplant experience and nutrition support are preferred. The position involves flexible hours Monday–Friday with weekend coverage after training, and requires collaboration with an interprofessional team to